whir
Wordto make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
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to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
to give someone official authority to act for you
making something smooth and glossy
a person or thing that grips something tightly
to bite or chew something noisily and with force
something that attracts attention, especially at the start of a speech, article, or presentation
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
a person who is clever but not honest
a ring or shaped piece of rubber or other material used to seal a joint
the short, low sound a hen makes
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
a pipe or tunnel that lets water pass under a road or railway
the low soft sound a cat makes when it is content
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
annoying in a small but persistent way
to make a short, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise
a stiff frill worn around the neck, especially in old-fashioned clothing
more able or skilled than someone or something else
running away suddenly and quickly
a machine used for pulling or lifting heavy things with a cable or chain
used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval
very small
to make a short, high-pitched sound
to cover food with a thin, shiny layer
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
used to show happiness, excitement, or approval
a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound
a person or thing that eats
a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring
to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way
to say 'shoo' to make an animal or person go away
a hidden place where a wild animal lives
full of fog
the act of moving something on wheels
to scatter something in small drops or pieces over a surface
to attack someone in a drive-by shooting
the act of putting things into a pile or piles
a short, sharp ringing sound
to enter a situation in a sudden, forceful, and aggressive way
the sound a cat makes
the use of several layers, especially in clothing
a deep, low, continuous sound
a sweet, smooth mixture used to cover cakes and cookies
to find or discover something hidden, especially by searching carefully
to reach a decision or agreement
producing fruit
to make a long, loud, sad cry
used to say that something is not believable
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes
a series of short, sharp sounds
far away; at a great distance
without making any progress
to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something
to laugh quietly
to separate something from something else, or to become separated
a group of wild boars
the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools
actively dealing with something or working on it
work that involves carefully finding out facts or solving a mystery
to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain
a person who watches for danger or for something important to appear
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure
to check or read something quickly
small, playful trouble or bad behavior, especially by children
broken pieces of stone, brick, or concrete, especially after a building has been destroyed
continue to stay in a place, job, or situation
to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while
the act of measuring how deep water is
as; in the same way that
in a fresh or newly made way
to manage to deal with or survive something difficult
a very large rock
used to talk about an earlier time in the past
to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose
the act of deceiving or cheating someone
not connected to anything else; separate
used to encourage someone to do something or try something
something that gives extra support, energy, or improvement
to some extent; fairly
fixed firmly in place
ready to work or start functioning
very large or impressive
to put your foot on something
washed or carried onto land by the sea
dividing into smaller parts or sections
something that has a bad effect or causes trouble
an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it
a large reptile that lives in rivers and swamps, with a broad snout
A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset
the foot of an animal with claws or nails
to move a vehicle to the side of the road and stop
something that is not important or impressive
used to wish someone an enjoyable time
smooth and slippery, often because of ice, oil, or water
to reach someone or something and become level with them
to feel a dull, steady pain
used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration
a young dog